Rock Harbor Search and Rescue by Colleen Coble

Author:Colleen Coble [Coble, Colleen]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Tags: ebook, book
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2013-04-09T07:00:00+00:00

TWELVE

Sheriff Kaleva looked stern as he sat across from Emily at the kitchen table. “I understand what you’re saying, but Gretchen saying she might’ve misheard a word isn’t exactly evidence of your innocence.”

Frustration tightened in Emily’s stomach. “But that proves I didn’t plan to steal anything, so you can stop trying to figure out what I did with the necklace and try to figure out who really stole it.”

Naomi laid a hand over Emily’s. “Honey, Mason’s been looking for the thief.”

“Yeah, but I was his main suspect, and now that there’s proof I didn’t plan to take the necklace, maybe he can believe that I’m telling the truth about everything and start investigating for real.”

“Emily!” Naomi frowned, the corners of her eyes going squinty before she looked at the sheriff. “I’m sorry, Mason.”

“No apologies needed.” The sheriff met Emily’s stare. “I understand your frustration. Trust me, I’m doing my job. We haven’t just written off everyone else just because you had motive, means, and opportunity. Despite what you see on television, we don’t stop until the truth comes out.”

Well, that made her feel better. She nodded. “Thank you, Sheriff Kaleva. I’m sorry if it sounded like I didn’t think you were doing your job. I know you’re a good sheriff. I just want to clear my name.” Emily looked at Naomi. “May I go do my homework now?”

“Sure.” Naomi smiled. “And I know you want to tell Olivia.”

Emily felt the blush darken her cheeks as she rushed down the hall to her bedroom. She busted inside and told Olivia what the sheriff had said.

“I’m glad.” Olivia sat at Emily’s desk. “And since you eliminated Malia as a suspect, you can quit your volunteer work with the surf team. You have to study for the Smackdown.”

“Yeah.” But then she wouldn’t get to see Josh every day. Or Brandon. The surf captain had been so nice to her.

“You don’t sound as relieved as I thought you would.” Olivia chewed on her pencil’s eraser. “What gives?”

Emily shrugged and leaned back against her Phantom of the Opera pillow. “I really don’t know.” She pulled the hair tie from the end of her braid and ran her fingers through her hair, unbraiding all the curls. “I won’t miss the laundry or being that close to Lake Superior, but it feels wrong to quit something after just two days.”

“Did you get to talk with Josh today or something?”

She found it interesting that her face wasn’t burning. What did that mean? “No, but Brandon helped me carry the towel bag. And he helped me with the laundry a little.”

“Brandon?” Olivia narrowed her eyes. “I thought you liked Josh.” Before Emily could reply, Olivia’s cell phone rang. She dug in her pocket for the phone. “Maybe it’s Charles.” She checked the caller ID. “It is.” She plopped onto the bed and answered the call. “Hello?”

Emily leaned her head against Olivia’s, the phone between them, and listened to the conversation.

“Hi, Olivia. It’s me. Charles. Uh, I found out more stuff about Kenneth and Valerie.

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